3-6 months before

Prepare for upcoming interviews by participating in a mock interview at the Career Center. Call for an appointment.

Apply for internships by sending out your resume, a specific cover letter for that job or employer, and any additional requested materials (such as writing samples, a transcript, etc.) Follow up with employers in the coming weeks to check on the status of your application.

1-3 months before

Attend interviews; send thank you notes as soon as possible to all the professionals you met with at each company. Follow up with employers as appropriate until a decision is communicated.

Evaluate offers. Discuss any questions or concerns with the Internship Office. Accept the internship that best fits you and your goals. Notify the sponsor of the internship you are accepting and those you are declining.

Set up meeting with the Internship Office to review requirements and sign Student Agreement.

Testimonials

“This experience honed and practiced the classroom lessons I have learned in my public relations classes here at Villanova. I was challenged because I was placed outside of my comfort zone with various different personalities and work methods of the office staff, as well as my fellow intern.” -Will Cullen, ’10, Communication

About Villanova

Villanova University was founded in 1842 by the Order of St. Augustine. To this day, Villanova’s Augustinian Catholic intellectual tradition is the cornerstone of an academic community in which students learn to think critically, act compassionately and succeed while serving others. There are more than 10,000 undergraduate, graduate and law students in the University’s six colleges.